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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs Skoda Kodiaq - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (180 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or Skoda Kodiaq?
Zafira Life
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Vauxhall Zafira Life has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 1.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 5.60 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs convincingly better – achieving up to 347 km, about 225 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.
Kodiaq
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Kodiaq has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 265 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq performs somewhat better – reaching 231 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.
Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.
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Zafira Life
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Skoda Kodiaq is a bit lighter – 1684 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers convincingly more room – 910 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 910 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs clearly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 2795 L more than the Skoda Kodiaq.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life noticeable takes the win – 914 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 351 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Skoda Kodiaq proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Kodiaq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £36,800
Skoda Kodiaq
Vauxhall Zafira Life
Skoda Kodiaq
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Vauxhall Zafira Life
The Opel Zafira Life is a practical, no-nonsense people carrier that wraps flexible space and family-friendly features into a tidy, grown-up package. It’s comfy on long runs, easy to live with day to day, and wears its van roots with surprising style — the kind of sensible buy that still manages to smile.
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Skoda Kodiaq
5 (2 Reviews)
The Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.
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Vauxhall Zafira Life
Skoda Kodiaq
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Price
36800 - 49600 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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co2
35 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
8
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
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Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Length
4758 - 4761 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Width
1864 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Height
1663 - 1683 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Max trunk capacity
2105 L
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Payload
460 - 563 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Skoda
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What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Zafira Life have?
The Vauxhall Zafira Life is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.